MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins defeated the Los Angeles Raiders 34-19 to enhance to 4-6 on the season.
It’s the primary time the Dolphins have received back-to-back video games since weeks 14 and 15 of the 2023 season.
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa completed the sport going 28 of 36 for 288 yards and tossing three landing passes.
Tight finish Jonnu Smith additionally loved the perfect statistical sport of his profession by hauling in 6 catches, 101 yards, and a couple of touchdowns.
Get your full sport recap under.
First Quarter:
The Miami Dolphins received the coin toss and opened with a robust offensive drive. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa linked with working again De’Von Achane on two completions for positive factors of 17 and seven yards.
Wide receiver Tyreek Hill adopted with a 16-yard catch on a slant sample, including one other first right down to push the Dolphins into the crimson zone. He then hauled in one other reception to arrange a first-and-goal on the Raiders’ 5-yard line.
The Raiders momentarily stalled Miami’s momentum when Wilson sacked Tagovailoa for a 9-yard loss, however a defensive holding penalty gave the Dolphins a contemporary set of downs on the 5. Despite practically shedding a fumble after one other sack, Miami capitalized on two Raiders penalties.
Tagovailoa capped the 14-play, 70-yard drive with a 1-yard landing move to tight finish Jonnu Smith. Dolphins- 7 Raiders- 0.
Dolphins defensive sort out Zach Sieler made a vital cease on Raiders large receiver Tre Tucker on third down. However, a running-into-the-kicker penalty on Calais Campbell prolonged Las Vegas’ drive.
The Raiders gained momentum with a 20-yard end-around by large receiver Jakobi Meyers, however the drive stalled shortly after. Sieler got here up massive once more, sacking quarterback Gardner Minshew on second down and forcing the Raiders to accept a 27-yard discipline purpose by Daniel Carlson to finish the primary quarter. Dolphins 7, Raiders 3.
Second Quarter
The Dolphins leaned on working again Achane early in the second quarter after Raheem Mostert briefly exited with a hip harm. Achane stepped up, contributing runs of 9 and 1 yard to safe two first downs for Miami.
Tagovailoa then rolled out of the pocket to his left, connecting with large receiver Jaylen Waddle for a 24-yard acquire. Odell Beckham Jr. adopted with a 6-yard reception, placing the Dolphins in place with a first-and-goal.
However, the drive stalled when the Raiders’ Malcolm Butler tackled Tagovailoa in the backfield for an 8-yard loss. Miami settled for a 31-yard discipline purpose by Jason Sanders. Dolphins-10 Raiders- 3
Minchew was capable of assist the Raiders tack on one other discipline purpose after discovering receiver Jacobi Meyers for 2 first-down completions in a 6-minute, 16-play drive. Dolphins-10 Raiders- 6. End of Half
Third Quarter
Calais Campbell disrupted the Raiders’ opening drive of the second half, sacking Gardner Minshew for a 6-yard loss and forcing a punt.
The Raiders pinned the Dolphins deep at their very own 3-yard line, however Tagovailoa methodically led the offense downfield.
He linked with Jaylen Waddle, Jonnu Smith, and De’Von Achane for key first-down receptions. Achane additionally broke free for a 30-yard run, organising an 8-yard landing move from Tagovailoa to Tyreek Hill.
The Dolphins capped off a powerful 14-play, 97-yard drive, growing their lead by two scores. Dolphins 17 Raiders-6
Raiders working again Alexander Mattison hauled in a 31-yard reception on the Raiders’ subsequent possession which helped Minchew discover rookie tight finish Brock Bowers for a 23-yard rating. Miami’s protection stood tall and prevented Las Vegas on changing a two-point conversion. Dolphins- 17 Raiders- 12
Fourth Quarter
After beginning their drive on the 40-yard line following a Raiders kickoff that didn’t land in the right zone, Tagovailoa linked with Hill, Smith, and tight finish Julian Hill for first-down completions.
Moments later, the Dolphins prolonged their result in two scores for the second time in the sport when Achane punched it in for a 2-yard rating. Dolphins 24, Raiders 12.
On the following possession, Minshew orchestrated a 14-play, 70-yard drive, capping it off with a 10-yard landing move to working again Ameer Abdullah. Dolphins-24 Raiders-19
The Dolphins prolonged their result in 31-19 after Tua Tagovailoa linked with Jonnu Smith for a 57-yard landing, marking Tagovailoa’s third scoring move of the day and Smith’s second landing reception. Smith broke free behind the protection to finish the longest-receiving rating of his profession. Dolphins-31 Raiders-19
Jalen Ramsey additionally recorded his second interception of the season which arrange a 46-yard discipline purpose by Jason Sanders. Final rating: Dolphins-34 Raiders-19
Miami (4-6) will host the New England Patriots in Week 12 whereas the Raiders (2-8) will host the Denver Broncos in a divisional conflict.
News and Notes:
- The Dolphins made historical past Sunday, incomes their five hundredth regular-season win and turning into the nineteenth NFL franchise to attain the milestone.
- Tyreek Hill is now only one landing shy of reaching 80 for his NFL profession.
- Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders surpassed Pete Stoyanovich for the third-most factors scored (246) in franchise historical past.
- The Miami Dolphins didn’t punt the ball for the primary time in a sport all season and scored a season-high 34 factors.
- The Buffalo Bills defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 30-21 on Sunday, ending the reigning two-time Super Bowl champions’ unbeaten streak. Once once more, the 1972 Dolphins (17-0) maintain onto their title because the NFL’s solely excellent workforce.
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